A review by joy_on_the_coin
Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall

dark emotional funny reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Boyfriend Material is about Luc O‘Donnell, who after a bad Night out is at risk of losing his job if he doesn’t get himself a respectable boyfriend to go to a work funktion. The book deals with what it means to be a respectable gay man, the effects of public scandals/ being born to celebrities, different family structures and dynamics. The plot is that of a conventional fake dating trope but focuses more on mental health and developing a healthy relationship. The banter between Oliver and Luc is amazing  and there are plenty on funny puns on Luc. I regularly come back to this book and I’m never disappointed. There are a few things the criticism of fetishization/ stereotypes could be made about. ( The friendship between Luc and Bridget, Luc and Oliver’s friendgroups). Personally I do not agree but I am not a gay man and can only give my perspective as a woman.
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